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Udio argues AI training was fair use and demands low damages

The AI Music Showdown: Sony Music Fights Back Against Udio The legal battle between major music rights holders and generative

Warner Records Germany launches in Berlin with Lea Londa

The Architects of Sound: Inside the Global Music Strategy The music industry is a complex ecosystem driven by powerful relationships

Suno and Bright Data sued over Gerencia 360 label

The AI Music Race: A Battle Over Language and Market Share The rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence is sparking

Bob Valentine becomes CEO after BMG and Concord merger

A New Era of Ownership: How Music Moguls Are Redefining the Landscape The world of music business is constantly shifting,

So So Def drops $18m royalty lawsuit against Sony Music

In the often-turbulent world of music royalties and intellectual property disputes, the legal landscape frequently shifts, providing a new chapter

Spotify reshapes music leadership with new VP and Head of Editorial roles

Spotify Redefines Its Music Voice with New Editorial Structure Spotify is making significant adjustments to its internal structure, signaling a

BMG revenue up 8.1% Concord merger closing Q3

The music business continues to show robust momentum, with BMG reporting encouraging financial results for the first half of 2026.

Warner Music and ADA Central Europe strike deal with Tonherd

The End-to-End Sound: How Tonherd is Redefining the Indie Music Landscape In the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of independent

Reservoir acquires 10M subs and signs 30KEY

The world of devotional and spiritual music is rich with stories, and few catalogs hold the weight and warmth of

Judge clears UMG Sony on Suno stream ripping for AI training

The legal battle surrounding music recordings has hit a significant roadblock, as a judge recently denied a key request from

Authentic Brands Group acquires Drake’s OVO IP

In a significant move reshaping the landscape of luxury lifestyle brands, the OVO entity is undergoing a pivotal transition under

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year award

A Symphony of Success: Publisher Lands Major Award for R&B and Hip-Hop Impact In the competitive world of music publishing,

Fund names 17 grantees investing $6M

The Warner Music Blavatnik Social Justice Fund is setting the stage for significant cultural and philanthropic impact, launching a new

Beggars Group hits $177M revenue as XL pays $23M dividend

XL’s Global Reign: How Six New Albums Fueled an International Empire The music world is buzzing with the creative output

ElevenLabs adds song editing to ElevenMusic amid AI rivalry

The AI Revolution in Music: How Anyone Can Become a Producer The landscape of music creation is undergoing a dramatic

Judge refuses to dismiss Suno artist AI claims

The legal battle raging over the intersection of artificial intelligence and music copyright has reached a fascinating, if somewhat anticlimactic,

Luminate AI labels hit CONNECT later this year

Luminate Tackles the AI Music Revolution with Global Identification Framework The music industry is facing an unprecedented technological shift, driven

SoundCloud artists now sell downloads with zero commission

Artists Take Control: New Platform Beta Fuels Direct Sales Revolution The landscape of music distribution is undergoing a subtle but

Do what you love and drop the pressure Gabe Simon

The Philosophy of the Producer: How Gabe Simon Navigates Success and Inspiration In the world of music, where massive creative

ARIA blocks AI music from Australian charts

New Rules for the Music Charts: Understanding the Latest ARIA Code The world of music charting is constantly evolving, driven

Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton

The final chapter of Dolly Parton’s life, while inevitably heartbreaking, was marked by a remarkable display of strength and grace.

Universal, Sony, Warner join $76M funding in Stability AI

The future of entertainment is being coded, and the music industry is leading the charge. Three of the world’s largest

Suno and Anthropic lawsuits: model weights, extraction tools, and $75M

The legal battleground surrounding artificial intelligence and its creative output is heating up, as a major developer signals intent to

Sony Music sues Kroger over social media ad copyright

The intersection of commerce, creativity, and copyright is often a complex, high-stakes negotiation, and a recent legal challenge highlights the